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ESPN Dallas expects Kyle Wilber to open the season as the Cowboys' starting strong-side linebacker.

The Cowboys have a lot of moving parts at linebacker. Rolando McClain is still rounding into form, while rookie Anthony Hitchens is getting a long look to be Dallas' starting Mike 'backer. Justin Durant has had a solid camp and should man the weak side. Former second-rounder Bruce Carter simply isn't making enough plays. Wilber is a former defensive end who plays solid run defense. Fri, Aug 22, 2014 09:22:00 AM

Wilber will be pushed by DeVonte Holloman, but is the favorite to remain at the SAM spot after starting four of the final five games there last season. A converted defensive end, Wilber should be limited to a two-down role. Bruce Carter and Justin Durant will likely play in nickel packages. Sat, Jul 5, 2014 03:58:00 PM

The Cowboys' official website believes Kyle Wilber will be in the mix to start at strong-side linebacker.

Wilber started four of the final five games at the SAM spot after transitioning from defensive end. He wasn't producing with his hand in the dirt, so the Cowboys gave him a shot at linebacker. Wilber received positive marks as a run defender and can rush the passer a bit in nickel packages. Dallas can save $1.25 million against the cap by cutting SLB Justin Durant. Tue, Feb 11, 2014 01:25:00 PM

Durant has missed the last two games due to a hamstring pull. The Cowboys have won both and Wilber has compiled 11 tackles including one for a loss. "If you [are injured] and you're the starter, then you're supposed to be the starter when you get back. So much for that. I'm excited about Wilber as a player, as an asset for the Cowboys," Jones said. Tue, Dec 3, 2013 10:44:00 AM

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Wilber will be pushed by DeVonte Holloman, but is the favorite to remain at the SAM spot after starting four of the final five games there last season. A converted defensive end, Wilber should be limited to a two-down role. Bruce Carter and Justin Durant will likely play in nickel packages.

The Cowboys' official website believes Kyle Wilber will be in the mix to start at strong-side linebacker.

Wilber started four of the final five games at the SAM spot after transitioning from defensive end. He wasn't producing with his hand in the dirt, so the Cowboys gave him a shot at linebacker. Wilber received positive marks as a run defender and can rush the passer a bit in nickel packages. Dallas can save $1.25 million against the cap by cutting SLB Justin Durant.

Durant has missed the last two games due to a hamstring pull. The Cowboys have won both and Wilber has compiled 11 tackles including one for a loss. "If you [are injured] and you're the starter, then you're supposed to be the starter when you get back. So much for that. I'm excited about Wilber as a player, as an asset for the Cowboys," Jones said.

Wilber is bulking up as he prepares to transition from 3-4 outside linebacker to 4-3 defensive end in the Cowboys' new defense. As he enters his second year, Wilber is currently the top backup behind Anthony Spencer and DeMarcus Ware.

Wilber, a fourth-round pick last year, was expected to compete for one of the outside linebacker spots in the new 4-3 defense this year, but the Cowboys like his 6-foot-4, 249-pound frame better at end. Wilber racked up just five tackles in ten games as a rookie, playing 16 snaps on defense.

The Cowboys are expected to give 2012 fourth-round pick Kyle Wilber a chance to be their starting strong-side linebacker.

Dallas has a need at SAM in the new 4-3, and Wilber is considered the favorite over Alex Albright. The Cowboys won't add to this position in free agency, but could in the draft. Wilber was a stand-up defensive end at Wake Forest. He would probably be a two-down player, replaced by a defensive back in the nickel.

According to ESPN Dallas, the Cowboys are "looking into" making OLB Kyle Wilber DE DeMarcus Ware's backup in the Cowboys' new 4-3 defense.

Drafted as a SAM linebacker, Wilber was a stand-up end in college. Wilber played just 16 snaps on defense last season after missing the majority of camp with a broken thumb. He'd be a cheap, unproven backup for the cap-strapped Cowboys, but backing up Ware — who's never missed a game — is one place Dallas can afford to go cheap and unproven.

Cowboys fourth-round LB Kyle Wilber broke his left thumb in Monday's preseason opener, and will be sidelined "at least" four weeks.

He'll undergo surgery. Wilber missed most of the Cowboys' offseason program as he recovered from surgery to repair a broken right index finger, but had yet to miss a practice in camp. Wilber should be limited to special teams when he returns, but could see snaps as a situational pass rusher later in the season.

Cowboys agreed to terms with fourth-round OLB Kyle Wilber on a four-year contract.

Wilber joined third-rounder Tyrone Crawford (calf) and fifth-rounder Danny Coale (foot) on the sidelines for minicamp after surgery to his right index finger. After 13.5 sacks and 35.5 tackles for loss in 43 games at Wake Forest, Wilber is expected to begin his career as a special teamer and situational pass rusher behind Anthony Spencer.

Cowboys rookie OLB Kyle Wilber's fractured right index finger will keep him out until training camp.

He'll miss all of OTAs, although Wilber will be on the practice field digesting Rob Ryan's defense. Wilber isn't being counted on to start as a rookie, so the injury isn't a concern. He could push for snaps late in the year, though.

Anthony Spencer will handle the strong side this year, but is playing under the franchise tag. Wilber will compete with Victor Butler for the backup job, and could emerge as Spencer's eventual replacement. The former Wake Forest standout will spend his rookie year as a nickel pass rusher and special teams contributor.

Wilber wasn't much of a pass rusher as a stand-up defensive end for the Demon Deacons, but he does possess the skill-set to play 3-4 outside linebacker in the NFL. The key in Dallas will be focusing on using his length, wingspan, and comfort in space to his advantage. Expect Wilbert to focus on special teams as a rookie before emerging as a candidate to replace Anthony Spencer opposite DeMarcus Ware.

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Darren McFadden's hamstring injury is not to the leg that sidelined him in OTAs.

Unbelievable. (But not really.) Coach Jason Garrett is "hopeful" DMC will be back in a "week or so," but the Cowboys are learning all they need to know about McFadden's lack of durability. McFadden was already far from a roster lock, but his inability to stay on the field in even shorts and a t-shirt is likely doing major damage to his 53-man odds.